10 Part 1. Family Secrets, Spiritual Gifts & the Power of Telling the Truth with Mandy Trapp

Apr 9

What if the pain you’ve been carrying is the key to unlocking your purpose?

In this raw and real episode, I sit down with one of my dearest friends, Mandy Trapp, for a deeply personal conversation about trauma, healing, and the truth she’s held in silence for decades.

Mandy—an internationally recognized meditation and mindfulness expert—shares her story publicly for the first time, opening up about a family secret that shaped her entire childhood. She reflects on how this trauma not only marked her early years but also activated her intuitive and spiritual gifts, leading her to the profound work she does today as a teacher, guide, and healer.

This is a story of reclaiming power, finding freedom in vulnerability, and transforming pain into purpose.

In this episode, we cover:

Mandy’s early experience with trauma and secrecy
How trauma can catalyze spiritual awakening and intuitive gifts
What it means to live in chronic fear
The pivotal moment she realized she’d been meditating all along
Her journey into yoga, mindfulness, and spiritual service
The healing power of sharing your story and releasing shame
The difference between pain and suffering—and the opportunity to take your power back

Connect with Mandy Trapp:

Website: https://mandytrapp.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandytrapp/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandy-trapp-275369181/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mandy.trapp.37/

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